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2024 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review
Skoda's seven-seat family SUV is being replaced later this year, but the outgoing model still has something to offer.
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Scott Collie
2024 Skoda Kodiaq vs 2023 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Skoda Kodiaq
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Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Skoda
Kodiaq
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2023 Volkswagen
Touareg
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.5
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Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
58L
435 to 476 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$53,290 - $70,590
$89,240 - $117,540
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 180kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 370Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.65 - 12.2 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
